Am I sounding like a broken record? The bottm line is that I'm really pleased with my 31PC at this point, but in the not-so-distant-future I'd definately like to move up. I just purchased a slip in my marina (no more rent!), so I'm still working toward my goal. PLUS...the boat show is just 2 weeks away...

No way, I was just razzing you a bit. There is a lot to be said about being comfortable with what you have at present. "You have to want what you have before you can have what you want." A memorable quote from Dad, I should have listened to more of what he had to say instead of thinking I had it all figured out so quick! Actually, given the market we are in, it is good to be comfortable with your present boat since getting rid of them seems to be such a problem. Of course if you have boocoo dollars the problem goes away ....which show are you referring to?

"Here's to those who played and never got paid. They played for the love of the game."

We run gas. The amount of hours per year doesn't warrant deisel. About 30 hours a year. And for the platform, no its not a TNT. Wish it was. The family and I were looking at waverunners at the New York show. We love this boat.

quote:mannmade Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 07:36:35 You have to want what you have before you can have what you want

Great quote!

The Minneapolis Boat Show starts on 1/17. I consider that to be the half-way point between haul out and launch. Although it's been a very mild winter in the midwest, I'm already sick of it and ready to get back on the water.

I found it up in Buffalo New York. It was an unexpected purchase. Had a new 27PC for about a year, then stumbled on this. It was a deal I could not refuse. We have had no regrets on this purchase. Can't wait to get her back in the water.

No need to show these on a new thread...actually they are also on the HRCC forum, but some of you may not read those. These were taken at the factory as they check the systems on my boat before deelivery.

They will be delivering the boat April 17th, hope to be in the water by the 19th.

"Here's to those who played and never got paid. They played for the love of the game."

Nice pictures, great looking boat! AZ, did they ship yours without the radar arch in place? Do you guys have to make tuning adjustments because of elevation at the lakes (I'm thinking you are way above sea level)?

"Here's to those who played and never got paid. They played for the love of the game."

No adjustments are needed, the ECM will control timing and fuel mixture according to air density and fuel quality. We are at about 1000' above sea level and the biggest change we can make is in props. I just picked up another set of props in 24 pitch for Lake Powell at 3600' elevation with a fully loaded boat and 6 passengers.

Funny, our old Chaparral 260 is sitting in front and right of your bow, with the blue cover.

Looks like we'll make a trip to Roosevelt this year. I just have to check on the one underpass elevation on the way up to Payson. We tow radar arch up and is 14'2" at the antenna swivel.

Thanks for the info. If you head our way let us know, we don't know any one up there but hope we have good slip neighbors. We have 4 boys...5th, 6th, 8th and 9th so we won't be invisible! We are planning for Powell next summer so take some pics for us.

She's lookin good!When do you take possession?We just got back from Lake Powell. Her first of many trips up.For those not familiar with the lake, this is at Dangling Rope floating marina at 43 mile mark on Lake Powell. Only accessible by water. This was the only sunny day we had.

CMac....All I can say is SWEEEEEET!! Next summer were there with ya. Maybe we can get Formula to sponser a Powell Parade. We take delivery tomorrow at Roosevelt, were out of hear at 8:30 AM for an overnight stay. Will post some pics on Saturday.

Nice job on the graphics for your boat name. Did you utilize a particular website for the design? Just wondering.

Our boat is complete, and is enroute to the dealership. It should be getting bottom painted early next week. We're anxiously awaiting it getting into our hands, as the weather has been perfect here for boating.

Thanks, I give the credit to my 6th grade son for coming up with the font, it's called Planet Benson 2 in MS Word. My wife came up with the name & the fish. The guy who painted it is a local guy who does custom cars and boat graphics on the side. Best part was he only charged $375.00! Were heading up Friday to make it 3 wkends in a row. We will get some pics out on the water, 95 and sunny is the forecast!

Great photos, CMac! Much differnt backdrop than the upper midwest waters I boat on. Great looking boat, too. That's quite a tow rig you've got. You can use it to pull houses off their foundations when you not boating

How does someone living in Arizona ask a New Yorker, "How's the weather up there?" Are you putting me on or do you really have a concern about how much boating I can get in before it turns ugly?!! Actually we are not doing too badly, and I have managed to clock about 29 hours so far. The holiday week doesn't look too bad although they are saying showers posibly Wednesday. As long as they fall in the morning and don't have an effect on the Macy's fireworks show it will be fine. Of course we all need to say a prayer for the folks in Texas & Kansas who have been inundated lately.

Hope you guys are putting some UV protection on those pretty Formula hulls to keep them looking sharp. You've got some great places to boat, thanks for sharing the photos.

"Here's to those who played and never got paid. They played for the love of the game."

Looks good, George. I've seen many boats that have taken the gold leaf "Formula" off the transom to put their name on, but I gotta tell 'ya, I like it left on. The gold accents with the deep blue look great, by the way.

Manmade,Grew up in Kansas and spent years boating on Lake of the Ozarks in the 70's as a kid. Loved all those tree lined coves and BIG thunderstorms. Never been up to your part of the country but maybe one day. As for the sunscreen, I recommend a covered slip and a fine bikini for the wife.